MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2009

BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS FOR OCTOBER

TRIBUTE: MICHAEL JACKSON, KING OF POP

Written by Wey-Yuih Loh, art by Giovanni P. Timpano, covers by Giuseppe Mazzola and Vinnie Taramella.

Michael Jackson's reign as the King of Pop is celebrated in the latest biographical comic book from Bluewater Productions. The newest addition to the publisher's library features a cover and foreword by artist and friend of Jackson's Giuseppe Mazzola. The life of the world's most popular entertainer was infused with fantasy and tragedy. His discography is legendary. His legacy is complicated and unparalleled.

32 pages, $3.99.

FIRST FAMILY: THE OBAMAS

Written by Neal Bailey and Chris Ward, art by Joshua Labello and Azim, cover by Vinnie Tartamella.

This special edition comic book featuring the first family biographies is now together for the first time in this 48-page one shot. Barack Obama's story inspired a nation, but you've never seen it told like this! Pick up this wildly entertaining and factual look at the life of our 44th president. Then flip the book and read about the newest 1st Lady, Michelle Obama. A mother, political force, and now... the new first lady, it's obvious that Michelle Obama has lived a life many have only dreamed of. This comic will feature new images of the Obamas.

48 pages, $3.99.

FEMALE FORCE: BARBARA WALTERS

Written by Robert Schnakenberg, cover by Vinnie Tartamella.

She's a television trailblazer with a unique ³view² all her own. Read the incredible true story of Barbara Walters' rise from the daughter of a nightclub promoter to the pinnacle of TV journalism. Learn about her legendary interviews, her battles with sexism, and the men she loved and lost along the way.

32 pages, $3.99.

POLITICAL POWER: RONALD REAGAN

Written by Don Smith, art by Rob Jones, cover by Azim Akberal.

Was the Soviet Union an "Evil Empire?" Was President Ronald Reagan at the right place and right time when it collapsed? Or was he one of the shrewdest occupants of the White House? Find out how this Mid-Western-turned-actor-turned-President went from B-movies to orchestrating the total collapse of the Soviet Union.

32 pages, $3.99.

VINCENT PRICE PRESENTS: SPECIAL : THE TINGLER #2

Written by Mark Miller, art by Alex Lopez, cover by McAdam.

In this two-part series, the direct sequel to the Vincent Price classic The Tingler, the treacherous trip to darkest Africa continues as Dr. Warren and his crew of adventurers investigate the Dusiki, a forgotten tribe that worships the Tingler. But nothing can prepare them for the horrors they are about to face. The terrifying direct sequel to the cult classic film concludes here.

32 pages, $3.99.

LEGEND OF ISIS #6

Written by Aaron Stueve, art by Phibbz, cover by Jossie Lara.

Isis comes face to face with Cleopatra and her bodyguard in the latest installment of Legend of Isis. She also battles a barbarian, giant sphinx monsters, and witches. It's just a normal day at the office for everyone's favorite ancient Egyptian. But is everything what it seems?

32 pages, $3.99.

TOM CORBETT: SPACE CADET #2

Written by Bill Spangler, art by John DaCost, cover by Chris Cohlbert.

The classic space hero from the 1950s returns in an all-new, four-issue limited series. The classic space heroes from the 1950s are back in a four-issue limited series. Tom, Roger and Astro take the remains of the robot they encountered last issue to Mars for analysis. Using an experimental memory probe, they learn that the robot is not extra-terrestrial but is still a deadly threat to humanity!

32 pages, $3.99.

WILLIAM SHATNER PRESENTS: TEK WAR #5

Written by William Shatner and Scott Davis, art by Lipe, cover by Erich Owens.

This first chapter of the 2nd volume of Tek War Chronicles follows Jake Cardigan's quest to piece together his fractured life. But his plans are interrupted when it's discovered that a new, deadlier strain of Tek called Grease is infecting robots and threatens the Central Net. Reluctant to help, Jake's hand is forced when he must choose between finding his true memories and saving the Avatar Beth Kittridge from the Tek virus.

32 pages, $3.99.

LEGEND OF ISIS: DOGS OF WAR TRADE PAPERBACK

Written by Ryan Scott Ottney, art by Rove, cover by Carl Riley.

One of the hottest selling characters of 2002 comes home to Blue Water Productions. Trapped 5,000 years out of time, the would-be Egyptian Goddess, Isis, must adjust to her new life in 21st century Los Angeles. Using her mystical staff and some help from a few new friends, Isis will protect those around her from evil that may threaten their world. But how can she protect a world that she doesn't fully understand? Optioned by Paramount Pictures.

96 pages, price TBA.

BARTHOLOMEW OF THE SCISSORS (TRADE PAPERBACK)

Written by Chad Helder, art and cover by Daniel Crosier.

The groundbreaking horror miniseries is now a graphic novel event. Artist Daniel Crosier's innovative "comic-books-in-wood" technique, which involves burning illustrations into pine planks, provides an eerie, atmospheric backdrop for Chad Helder's twisted gothic tale featuring paranormal detectives, spectral phantasms, the cult of the White Blob, and an undead boy named Bartholomew who commands the horror of the Scissor Swarm. Join Gordon and Jessica as they penetrate the mystery of Bartholomew and combat the assimilation of the White Blob.